Modern Drum Charting for Professional Musicians
Bringing real-world music experience to the next generation of performers.
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Music industry experience. Practical education.
From professional performance and recording to teaching and music technology, Liz helps musicians connect what they learn with the demands of real-world music making.
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Modern Drum Charting for Professional Musicians
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How to Write a Fast and Easy Drum Chart by Liz Ficalora is a practical, step-by-step guide that teaches drummers how to listen to a song and quickly create a clear, easy-to-read drum chart. Developed from Liz's years of experience as a professional touring, studio, and recording drummer, the method simplifies traditional drum notation into an easy-to-follow visual format.
Liz wrote the book out of her own experience needing a faster, more efficient way to prepare for gigs, recording sessions, and rehearsals. After years of developing and refining her personal charting system, she created a method that helps drummers of all skill levels learn songs faster, stay organized, and play with confidence—without having to write complicated musical notation. 
The book became the foundation for Drum Chart Builder, the app Liz developed to bring her fast and easy charting method to drummers everywhere.
Software Designer
Drum Chart Builder is an innovative drum charting software application designed by professional drummer, songwriter, and producer Liz Ficalora. Based on the method she developed in her book, How to Write a Fast and Easy Drum Chart, the software makes it possible for drummers to create clear, professional, easy-to-read drum charts in minutes without complicated music notation.
Liz designed the software around her own needs as a working touring and studio musician. After years of creating charts for gigs, recording sessions, and rehearsals, she wanted a faster, simpler way to organize songs and communicate musical arrangements. She worked to turn her personal charting method into an intuitive digital tool that drummers of all skill levels could use.
Today, Liz continues to use Drum Chart Builder in her own professional music work, while developing and improving the software based on real-world playing, teaching, and musician feedback. Her goal is to help drummers learn songs faster, prepare more efficiently, and play it right the first time.
Producer and Multi-Instrumentalist
Teacher and Clinician
Liz Ficalora presents educational clinics and master classes at universities, music industry events, and drum stores, sharing her experience as a professional touring and studio musician. Her presentation, Modern Drum Charting for the Professional Musician, teaches drummers how to listen, organize, and prepare music efficiently using her proven fast and easy charting method.
Through hands-on demonstrations and real-world examples, Liz helps students, educators, and professional musicians develop practical skills they can immediately apply to rehearsals, recording sessions, and live performances. Her clinics combine professional musicianship, technology, and education, introducing drummers to a more efficient way to learn and perform music.